| abstract |
The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that, upon administration to a patient, delivers a combination of carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone in a bimodal, multimodal or continuous manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises a first component and at least one subsequent component, the first component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the at least one subsequent component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition, and to a method for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. |